BMW’s next 5-Series prototype has been sighted once more.
Although the new mid-size vehicle is still in the early stages of development, certain characteristics are already known.
While the headlights seem to be growing thinner compared to the current generation, the proportions are evocative of the adored E39 generation. The headlights taper back much more than in more recent generations, as can also be seen.
BMW is eager to let customers choose their preferred powertrain when it comes to the engine, at least until it eventually switches to an all-electric portfolio. As a result, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric powertrain options will probably be available. There will be an electric 5-Series, to be known as the i5. Prototypes have already been found, in fact.
The most recent iteration of the BMW Group’s CLAR modular chassis, which offers conventional powertrains in addition to hybrid and battery-electric choices, allows for this versatility. According to rumors, even the upcoming M5 model will allow customers to choose between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric power, marking the first time the super sedan would have more than one engine option.
The updated 5-Series is expected to make its debut in 2023 as a 2024 model. The M5 model ought to show up between six months and a year later. BMW enthusiasts may anticipate new iterations of the X1 and 7-Series, as well as a new performance SUV that will be a BMW M exclusive, before they arrive.
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The 2024 BMW 5-Series: Everything You Need To Know
The all-new, eighth generation BMW 5-Series is not expected to be unveiled until 2023, but spy shots of the premium sedan’s disguised prototypes and reports from insider sources have given us a good idea of what to anticipate. Magnus also added a hypothetical rendering. Prototype-based concepts give us a hint as to what the forthcoming 5er might look like.
Since the current 5-Series was debuted in 2016 and given a makeover in 2020, it makes sense that a brand-new design will be released in 2023. The new generation will be built on the CLAR platform and, in keeping with the Bavarian automaker’s “Power of Choice” concept, will be available in petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and completely electric variants—the latter of which is anticipated to bear the designation “i5.”
The 5-Series’ plug-in hybrid prototypes were spotted testing on Munich’s streets, displaying a dynamic silhouette with classic three-box proportions. In comparison to the current model, the body is more contoured, yet it still has the infamous Hofmeister kink that infamously vanished from the 4-Series. A bigger kidney grille and a pair of obtrusive headlights are present up front. The rear features a roofline that is more coupe-like and slimmer taillights that are probably joined by an LED strip.
Inside, we anticipate seeing the same Curved Display featured on the iX, which combines a 14.9-inch infotainment system with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. It will be equipped with the most recent ADAS, the new BMW Operating System 8, and enhanced connection functions for semi-autonomous driving.
Updated versions of the present four- and six-cylinder engines with mild hybrid technology will be included in the engine lineup for greater efficiency. The turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder will be combined with one or two electric motors in the plug-in hybrid models to provide up to 500 horsepower (373 kW/507 PS). The first fully electric M automobile, which is expected to replace the M5, would reportedly feature a plug-in hybrid system that combines an electric motor with the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 to produce outputs that are close to 750 horsepower (559 kW/760 PS) and acceleration that is comparable to supercars.
When it comes to the BMW i5, the fully electric model will be recognized from other models by a distinctive grille, blue highlights on the air intakes, aerodynamic wheel designs, and the absence of exhaust pipes. A 70 kWh battery pack taken from the iX SUV and a single electric motor at the rear axle with a capacity of about 300 horsepower (224 kW/304 PS) are more likely to be included in the base specification. With two electric motors (one on each axle) delivering more than 500 horsepower (373 kW / 507 PS) and a larger 100 kWh battery providing 600 km (373 miles) of WLTP range, the more potent xDrive50 might. There are rumors of an i5 that can produce up to 800 horsepower (597 kW/ 811 PS), rivaling the M, but we’d take those rumors with a grain of salt.
The all-electric car will directly compete with the recently launched Mercedes-Benz EQE in Munich, the impending Audi A6 e-tron, and the upcoming Tesla Model S.
BMW hasn’t confirmed it yet, but a 5-Series Touring with larger cargo space and greater utility is probably coming after the four-door sedan. As we draw closer to the 5-Series’ 2023 delivery date, we will know more about the specifics. This model will unquestionably be the last one to receive ICE-powered variations before BMW’s lineup switches entirely to electric power.
2024 BMW 5 Series renderings gallery
We are pleased to announce that the rear end will be significantly different from the new 7 Series and i7 with their somewhat contentious headlight design. The middle child in BMW’s non-SUV range will receive a highly sturdy-looking and fashionable rear fascia as part of the new 5 Series, which will maintain a more conventional aesthetic.
In this SUV-obsessed world, learning that BMW will continue to produce the 5 Series Touring is undoubtedly a breath of fresh air. Additionally, there is a ludicrous rumor that the Bavarian automaker intends to revive the M5 Touring as a rival to the Audi RS6 and Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate. Even though this is merely a hunch at the moment, it is supported by a reliable source, so we have hope that it will come to pass.
BMW will introduce the new 5 with a lineup of gasoline and diesel engines that are all Euro 7 compatible and include some form of electrification. There should also be a plug-in hybrid powertrain available, and there are reports of a M Performance PHEV with a 565 hp system. Another hybrid vehicle featuring a V8 combustion engine and an electric motor is thought to be the M5 range-topper.
5 Series BMW
Since replacing the New Class Sedans in 1972, BMW has produced and marketed the 5 Series, which is currently in its seventh iteration.
The 5 Series was initially only offered as a sedan. A wagon/estate body style (marketed as “Touring”) was later added, and from 2009 to 2017, a 5-door fastback version (marketed as “Gran Turismo”) was made available. There is a unique internal E- designation for each succeeding generation.
Petrol engines with naturally aspirated four- and six-cylinder displacements propelled the initial generation of the 5 Series. Four-cylinder, six-cylinder, V8 and V10 engines that are either naturally aspirated or turbocharged have been used to power subsequent models. Diesel engines have been available in the 5 Series lineup since 1982.
After the 3 Series, the 5 Series is BMW’s second most popular vehicle. The 5 millionth 5 Series, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic, was produced on January 29th, 2008.
The original 5 Series was the first BMW model line to utilize “Series” in the name, and it also marked the beginning of BMW’s three-digit model naming method.
Since the E28, every 5 Series generation has had a “M” model, known as the BMW M5.
Rendering of the BMW 5 Series Shows Tasteful Evolutionary Design
Don’t be concerned that BMW will “ruin” the design of the 5 Series. Numerous spy images have revealed prototypes that appear to be disguising an evolving appearance. We can’t say the same about the new 7 Series, but it appears the design team won’t upset the apple cart too much with the G60 generation. The drastic facelift of the X7 is also a lot to take in, to an extent.
The eighth edition of BMW’s elegant sedan will feature a fresh stylistic approach, according to a new speculative rendering from our friends at Kolesa that tries to digitally remove the camouflage. This still very much unofficial design exercise shows that all the camouflaged test vehicles captured so far appeared to have a somewhat crisper appearance.
Without split headlights, as is the case with the larger 7 Series, sensible-sized kidney grilles are all but assured. Overall, the new 5 is shaping up to be an attractive vehicle thanks to its avoidance of the overtly daring design cues used by BMW’s redesigned flagship vehicle. Since the iDrive 8 will simplify the dashboard after consolidating the majority of the features in the touchscreen, the interior will undergo a revolution rather than an evolution.
The i5, BMW’s first 5er without a combustion engine, will retain the styling of the 5 Series Sedan. It won’t be the only addition to the portfolio though, as the Touring will reportedly be made available in both i5 and M5 versions in an effort to expand the company’s customer base. For the same reason, we’ve heard that plans exist for a M Performance plug-in hybrid with 565 horsepower that will go by the moniker of M560e.
When will the bandages be removed? Given that manufacturing of the car is apparently set to begin for both the ICE and EV versions in the first few months of 2023, that is where we would put our money. The Touring and LWB sedan, which will only be available in China, will follow in early 2024, with the M5 sedan and wagon following in the second half of the same year.
Close-up Photos of the BMW 5 Series G60 Showing Less Camouflage
Since the 3 Series G20 LCI and 7 Series G70 are already available, we are gradually focusing on the in-betweener, the 5 Series. The next sedan, code-named G60, will debut in 2023 alongside an electric i5 equivalent. To ensure that it will be competitive with Mercedes’ next E-Class Sedan, there is still a lot of testing to be done. At a gas stop, a prototype was seen relaxing.
The new 5 Series could thus be seen up near and personal by the man with the camera. Don’t worry about those rounded headlights and taillights because they are only temporary models until more sophisticated prototypes with the final clusters are released. Nevertheless, given that the headlight and taillight assembly won’t change for the actual model, we do have a general notion of their size and design. Any modifications to the lighting would necessitate new body panels because this test car has what we expect to be the final body.
The absence of an exhaust pipe reveals that the 5 Series G60 in question is a lesser model with an uncovered roof that shows both the sunroof and the car’s white hue. The kidneys won’t be enlarged to the point where they would be as divisive as they are on the 7 Series G70 and other current BMWs, despite the front grille appearing to be slightly larger than before.
Despite the cover, it is clear that the prototype had the revolutionary flush door handle design, which goes beyond just fresh aesthetics. BMW will be able to increase the sedan’s aerodynamic efficiency and range with a smoother side profile because a fully electric i5 is on the way. The 5 Series, which was sighted here as a prototype, gives us the feeling that it is concealing a sharper and sportier look.
The inside will undoubtedly be updated with a newly redesigned dashboard that may house the iDrive 8. The likelihood is that the 5 Series G60 will lose the specialized climate control options, as has happened with other models that have upgraded to the newest infotainment hardware and software. For better or worse, the touchscreen will replace the majority of the tactile controls that we currently take for granted in an effort to give the dash a minimalist appearance.
The majority (if not all) of BMW’s combustion engines are anticipated to use mild hybrid technology, with the gasoline and diesel engines being available alongside at least one plug-in hybrid and the zero-emissions i5. Speaking of PHEVs, the new M5 has already been seen with a charging connector, thus it will likely receive the XM’s drivetrain. Powerful output will be provided by a combination of an electric motor and the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 S68.
The i5 and normal 5 Series models will be available sometime in 2019, and the M5 is anticipated to come in 2024.